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Join a Clinical Trial
What Is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial (sometimes referred to as clinical research) is a research study with human volunteers. The trials are created to answer specific health questions or find solutions or remedies to specific health issues. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments and ways to improve health.
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are an important tool in ongoing healthcare advancement. You may feel that participating will help contribute to medical research, and clinical trials can also help you to feel more actively involved in your healthcare solutions.
What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
The process can depend on the kind of trial being conducted, however, in most clinical trials, the team of healthcare professionals involved in the trial will:
- Check the health of the participant at the beginning of the trial
- Give specific instructions for participating in the trial
- Monitor the participant carefully during the trial
- Stay in touch after the trial is completed
What Are the Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials that are well-designed and well-executed are the best approach for eligible participants to:
- Play an active role in their own health care
- Gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available.
- Obtain expert medical care at leading health care facilities during the trial
- Help others by contributing to medical research
Some clinical trials also offer reimbursement for the participants' time and involvement, and the cost of care and treatment directly related to the trial is covered.
Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?
Choosing whether or not to participate in a clinical trial is a personal decision, however, before making a decision, it is often helpful to discuss it with a physician, family members, or friends. If you are interested in joining a clinical trial, fill out the form to the left and an Alliance member will contact you to discuss what clinical trials are currently being conducted and whether you want to participate.
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